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Android 2.3.6 for Google Nexus S
Ever since the Google Android 2.3.4 update rolled out to the Nexus S many users have found that their voice search option has been underperforming. Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 is a patch aimed to fix just exactly that as well as… other stuff they haven’t told anyone about yet.
Samsung Galaxy Note Announced
Samsung has recently announced one of its newest upcoming toys: the Samsung Galaxy Note. The first thing one notices about the Galaxy Note is its unusual size. Sporting a whopping 5.3 inch 1280 x 800 display it’s difficult to say whether this device is a tablet or a phone, but whatever you’d call it it’s certainly grabbing a lot of attention.
Samsung Wave 3 Announced
Samsung’s made a few announcements at IFA recently and the Samsung Wave 3 is one of them. The Wave 3 is not a super high-end device like many of the handsets we’ve seen coming out of Samsung recently. However, that news in itself is a bit exciting considering that the Wave 3 sports a powerful 1.4GHz single core processor which outstrips even the iPhone 4 and many other current high-end devices.
GS II No Longer Thinnest Smartphone
If only 14 year old me could see the world now. A wide-eyed teenager who was proud of his parent's 600MHz home computer and was, frankly, astonished when he realised that home computing had finally surpassed the 1GHz mark. Comparatively, Samsung Galaxy S II is a wonder of modern technology. With a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 16GB of internal memory and 1GB of RAM, it’s nothing short of incredible that Samsung managed to contain it to an astonishingly slender 8.5mm profile. However, it seems that out of all possible contenders for the title, NEC has released the Casio Media N-04C in Japan weighing in at just 7.7mm thick.
LTE Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9
It seems that once Samsung churns out a great device the many international variations just don’t stop coming. Next in line to continue the trend are the Samsung Galaxy S II and, to a lesser extent, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 which Samsung has how confirmed will soon be available in LTE capable versions in the US.
Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
It’s been no secret that Steve Jobs has been suffering from failing health of late. His recent self-imposed seclusion due to medical reasons has been the source of numerous online rumors and extensive media attention. The noticeable lack of his presence at major Apple events has been obvious, as has his weight loss and increasingly frail appearance.
Sony S1 Tablet Gets Official Title
Sony’s Tablet, until recently code-named the S1, has seen broad media coverage across the web due to its unique form factor and PlayStation certification and now it’s finally got itself an official Moniker: The Sony S Tablet. The Sony S Tablet, which we originally posted about way back in April, sports an a-symmetric centre of gravity, bringing the focus of the device’s weight closer to the hand, rather than the centre of the device. This makes it easier to hold one-handed for longer periods of time, as more weight is focused on the hand over the wrist.
Apple Working on iPhone 5 Ads?
Apple has apparently begun work on some iPhone 5 ads out in Los Angeles, says one Apple Insider source. This news, although unconfirmed at this stage, ties up well with a BGR report from a few days ago that claimed an AT&T VP had begun informing managers to start putting more staff on in the next 35-50 days and that the iPhone 5 could be expected in early October.
Android Market Security Update
Android Market has traditionally been somewhat insecure when compared to its iOS counterpart when it comes to direct access on your handset. While it’s true that having to enter a password every time you want to download a paid or free app from the Apple App Store can be annoying, there’s definitely something to be said for the security it brings. Android Market, on the other hand, has simply been an place from where apps of all prices can be downloaded without so much as a “are you sure?” from Google, if accessed directly from your Android handset.
BlackBerry Bold 9900 Preview
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 has been one of the most anticipated releases in recent memory for RIM, the manufacturer of the popular BlackBerry line. The reason behind this is that the Bold 9900 has taken a slightly different approach to hardware design, without straying so far from RIM’s traditional form factor as the new BlackBerry Torch line has.
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